Ws6 u-joints
04-28-2018, 08:50 PM
#2
Tried the heating method to melt the pins out but Without success but I didn’t feel like getting it super hot either so I just used a really small drill bit and drilled them out. Worked perfect
04-30-2018, 10:12 AM
#3
Same here, heat didn't do anything. So I just drilled them out and then pressed the caps out with my press.
05-08-2018, 08:45 PM
#4
I bought the recommended ac delco u-joints #89029292 but they look wimpy compared to the originals. They look a tad smaller too.
I am note going to hammer the car, just want to make sure they will fit ok.
I am note going to hammer the car, just want to make sure they will fit ok.
05-10-2018, 01:51 PM
#5
My reply is a bit late. I went with Dana Spicer 5-795X Universal Joint 3R Series Non-greaseable when I had my driveshaft out for clutch repair. Carefully torched to melt and extrude the injected nylon and then pressed out/in with large sockets and a big C-clamp from Harbor Freight.
05-15-2018, 08:11 AM
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What is the correct procedure? I've read that heating is no good with aluminum and using a press is the way to go, but what is the actual procedure to press them out?
I have my driveshaft out and replacement u-joints waiting. I might just take it to a shop to have them replaced, but I wanted to educate myself on what is actually being done.
I have my driveshaft out and replacement u-joints waiting. I might just take it to a shop to have them replaced, but I wanted to educate myself on what is actually being done.
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05-15-2018, 12:02 PM
#8
The proper way is to buy a u joint-ball joint press and press them out then new ones back in. Harbor freight sells a cheap ball joint press that will work. DO NOT HEAT THE ALUMINUM!